The most important relationship you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself. Relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues all hinge on the one you develop with yourself.
When your inner relationship suffers, all other connections fall short of being as effective as they could be.
For example:
Feeling undeserving will prevent you from experiencing the joy and happiness you are worthy of.
Fearfulness keeps you stuck and connected to people and behaviors that create negativity and doubt into your life.
You may allow others to make decisions for you based on a faulty belief that your ideas and thoughts will be rejected.
A strong foundation of confidence and self-worth are the building blocks to … [Read more...]

Are you waiting for your situation to change so you can be happy? Many people are waiting for that illusive dream to manifest, the great idea to be implemented, the new house, car or some other tangible evidence that says they are Happy.
Stop to smell the roses while in pursuit of happiness!
Happiness is a state of mind based on how worthy you feel, how deserving you think you are of good things coming your way.
Your internal critic (the negative messages received and embedded in your subconscious) may attempt to sabotage your happiness quotient which will in turn affect your level of self-confidence and self-esteem.
Self-confidence is the realistic and positive expectations you have for yourself, your abilities and others. … [Read more...]

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony - Gandhi
Most people expend a great amount of time looking for happiness in all the wrong places . They chase dreams rather than live dreams. Their lives are stimulated only by addictions, religions, and even other people in a futile attempt to fill the void with purpose and meaning. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within.
Happiness is a state of mind based on how worthy you feel. How you feel about yourself is a direct result of the accumulated experiences you have had, particular growing up. For instance, if you grew up being made to feel worthy, valued, loved, protected and respected, most likely you feel … [Read more...]

There is so much in life we have little or no control over. You can't control the weather or the sun rising or setting but the good news is there are many other things that you absolutely CAN control. Here are some of them:
1) Let Go of Expectations
Let go of the notion that you can change another person, their actions or non-actions. Your moral compass may not be the same as someone else's. When you let go of the expectations you have of others, you can have more control of your own life. It opens up your mind to focus on your own life and more time to focus on what truly matters to YOU. When you let go of the expectations you have of others, you will no longer allow anyone to yank your chain causing knee-jerk reaction fraught with … [Read more...]

Women have many roles and responsibilities in their lives. You are a mother, daughter, friend, leader, co-worker, wife, partner, volunteer, financial expert, homemaker, caregiver and more – all at the same time. All of these responsibilities and multitasking contributes to feeling overwhelmed. That’s why it is critical for women to take time the time to value themselves and all the things they do. Taking some time every day to value what you do helps you to do a better job in all the other areas of your life. It also makes you feel good about yourself!
There are many different ways you could value yourself. One of the ways to do this is to build your self-confidence. Confidence is the belief you have in your ability to reach your goals. … [Read more...]